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Cussonia gamtoosensis

Assessor: Sarah Schumann

Sensitive in 2010
No
Family
Araliaceae
Reason for the sensitivity status
This genus is in demand and of popular interest in international horticultural trade. As this taxon does not have a vulnerable population size and it is not thought to be threatened, were exploitation to occur, recruitment and recovery may be possible.
Exploitation extent
Unknown
Justification and references

According to the SANBI Red List Assessment, this species is Rare as it is  range-restricted and is not thought to be threatened due to the inaccessibility of its habitat (Victor & Dold, 2004). This genus is in demand and of popular interest in international horticultural trade, as indicated by several online marketplace, e-commerce and auction sites.

Victor, J.E. & Dold, A.P. 2004. Cussonia gamtoosensis Strey. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.

Population vulnerability
Population is not vulnerable: size is > 2500 mature individuals, AND the number of known subpopulations is > 5 AND range > 100km2
Justification and references

Population size data is unavailable for this species. This taxon has an extent of occurrence of 420 km² (Victor & Dold, 2004).

Victor, J.E. & Dold, A.P. 2004. Cussonia gamtoosensis Strey. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.

Targeted demographics
Unknown.
Regeneration potential
This species has a fast population growth rate, and there is a good chance the wild populations will recover from exploitation.
Justification and references

As this taxon does not have a vulnerable population size and it is not thought to be threatened, were exploitation to occur, recruitment and recovery may be possible.

Reference file
Cussonia gamtoosensisThreatened Species Programme _ SANBI Red List of South African Plants.pdf624.55 KB
cussonia _ eBay.pdf725.8 KB